Self-sufficiency trend: new camper solutions at Caravan Salon

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, manufacturers are responding to a growing demand for self-sufficient motorhomes and caravans. Buyers increasingly want to stay outside campsites, such as at wineries or farms, requiring larger battery capacity and water storage. Companies like Hymer and Hobby offer enhanced batteries, solar panels, and larger tanks, along with digital management systems. These features raise prices: the Hymer B-ML costs at least €178,000, and some luxury models reach €2.2 million.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, running until September 6, more than 830 exhibitors are showcasing new motorhomes and caravans. The industry is responding to growing demand for off-grid travel by offering larger batteries, water tanks, and solar panels. For instance, the Hymer B-ML starts at €178,000 and features a larger gas tank and an optimized toilet system. Hobby offers an 'Autarkpaket' for its caravans. However, these features increase vehicle prices, and despite high inventory and a 'buyer's market', prices remain high, with some models exceeding €1 million.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, more than 830 exhibitors are presenting new motorhomes, caravans, and related products and services. Manufacturers are placing particular emphasis on self-sufficiency, allowing owners to go for long periods without hooking up to the power grid, for example when staying at wineries or farms.

Caravan Salon 2026 has opened in Düsseldorf. The show features new products from more than 830 exhibitors, including luxury off-road motorhomes and foldable caravans.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, which opened on Friday, more than 830 exhibitors presented new motorhomes, caravans and equipment. Manufacturers are expanding their offerings for off-grid autonomy, including larger batteries, water tanks and solar panels. This responds to growing demand from couples and groups of friends who prefer to stay at farms or wineries rather than campsites. For example, the Hymer B-ML model features an enlarged gas tank, a 200-liter fresh water tank and an optimized toilet system, allowing a family of four to go up to seven days without changing toilet water. The price starts at around 178,000 euros. The show also features luxury motorhomes priced up to 2.2 million euros.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, which opened on Friday, manufacturers are showcasing enhanced self-sufficiency features for motorhomes and caravans. The demand is driven by couples and friends who prefer to stay outside campsites, such as at farms or wineries. To enable longer off-grid stays, manufacturers are increasing battery capacities, water tanks, and adding solar panels. For instance, the Hymer B-ML model offers a large gas tank and a 200-liter fresh water tank, with prices starting at around 178,000 euros. Additionally, systems like HobbyConnect allow users to monitor battery and tank levels via a display or smartphone app. The fair runs until September 6, with over 250,000 visitors expected.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, manufacturers are showcasing solutions for off-grid camping. Demand for such features is growing, especially among couples and friends who prefer to stay outside campsites. Manufacturers are increasing battery capacity, water tanks, and adding solar panels, which raises vehicle prices. For instance, the Hymer B-ML starts at around 178,000 euros, and some luxury models reach 2.2 million euros.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, manufacturers are showcasing larger batteries, water tanks, and solar panels for extended off-grid stays. Demand for such solutions is growing among couples and friends who prefer parking at wineries and farms over traditional campsites. For instance, the Hymer B-ML model with an enlarged gas tank and optimized water system starts at €178,000. The industry is also introducing digital energy management systems like HobbyConnect to monitor consumption.